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Technology Reviews.
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Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Reviewed are 13 computer software packages including "Algebra I Second Semester"; "The Algebraic Proposer"; "SVE AutoGraph"; "Geometry: Concepts and Proofs"; "Geometry 1&2"; "Graphics Calculator"; "Interactive Physics"; "Learning Data Analysis with Data Desk";…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews, Geometry
Ray Tracing in the Classroom.
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Majewski, Mirek – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 1997
Ray tracing is a method that allows the creation of photo-realistic images on a computer. This article describes a shareware ray tracing program called PovRay and includes some ideas on how PovRay can be used in teaching and in 3-D geometry, physics, and other high school and university subjects. (Author/AIM)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection, Geometry
Software Reviews.
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Teles, Elizabeth, Ed.; And Others – College Mathematics Journal, 1990
Reviewed are two computer software packages for Macintosh microcomputers including "Phase Portraits," an exploratory graphics tool for studying first-order planar systems; and "MacMath," a set of programs for exploring differential equations, linear algebra, and other mathematical topics. Features, ease of use, cost, availability, and hardware…
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Micros and Secondary Math: Lesson Plans, a Directory of Software for Achieving Educational Objectives and Procedures for Evaluating Software.
Lounge, Joseph P.; And Others – 1987
This book contains three major sections. The first section provides 15 lesson plans for the integration of activities involving computer uses in mathematics instruction. Each lesson plan includes grade level, objective, time, materials, important terms, background, suggestions, and activities. The second section provides a list of available math…
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
A Review of Selected Microcomputer Software Packages with Lessons for Teaching Mathematics Grades 8-12. Volume 3. A Curriculum Development Project of the Project To Increase Mastery of Mathematics and Science (PIMMS).
Cetorelli, Nancy; And Others – 1989
The purpose of this project is to help teachers of mathematics use the computer to aid the teaching and learning of many mathematical concepts in a meaningful way. To this end, commercially available software packages are described which are versatile, cost effective, and easy to use. A review and several lessons, each including homework…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware
Graphics Software Side by Side.
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DiFazio, Martha Hunt – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Suggested are features which should be considered before selecting a specific interactive graphics package. Features that allow for accurate estimates of roots of functions and solutions to systems of equations are illustrated. Six graphics packages are compared including display, tabular options, misleading graphics, printing options, functions…
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Graphics
The Ten Packages that Should be in Every High School Mathematics Software Library.
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Dickey, Edwin – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Provides a brief description, rationale for selection, and recommendations for use of: "The Geometric Supposer"; "Graphing Equations"; "Electronic Spreadsheet"; "LOGO"; "muMATH"; "The King's Rule"; "Algebra Series"; and "Golf Classic." Lists contents, costs, and…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education